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Monday | Oct 26
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Big and Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. For toddlers and preschoolers. Interactive story time. [FULL]
Comic Club: 4-4:45pm. For elementary ages.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Dungeon Drop In: 3:15-4:15pm. For teens.
Pumpkin Painting: 5-5:30pm. For school age children.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. For toddlers. Storytime fun.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.
Adult Open Gym - Basketball: 6-9pm. Harris Academy Gymnasium, Brownsburg. For ages 18+. Recreational gym time and stay active with a variety of activities. Pay per visit or make it part of your weekly routine! $5/visit (register ahead or pay at the door).
Happy Haunts House: 6-8pm. Sycamore Opportunity Center, Danville. A sensory-friendly Halloween experience featuring trick-or-treating through imaginative rooms like Under the Sea and the Enchanted Forest, with non-scary costumes encouraged and treats available from a mobile sweets vendor. Free.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
Tuesday | Oct 27
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
E-Sports League: 5-6:30pm. For grades 5-12.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Teen Cuisine: Banana Rolls: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. For preschoolers. Early literacy through stories and play.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
Fall Family Fest: 6:30-8:30pm. Harmony Church, Avon. Family friendly Halloween event featuring trunk-or-treating, games, food, inflatables and candy. Held rain or shine. Free.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
26-27 Classical Jam: 8pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Wednesday | Oct 28
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Creepy Carrots: a STEM Story Adventure: 4:30-5:30pm. For school age children.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills.
Teens Craft: Coffee Filter Ghosts: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Yoga for Kids: 5-5:45pm. For school age children.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Junior Library Leaders: 5-6pm. A leadership program where participants connect with peers, share ideas, hear from guest speakers and develop leadership skills through community involvement.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.
Hendricks County Winter Farmers Market: 4-6:30pm. Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, Danville. A winter farmers market featuring local farmers, bakers, makers and artisans selling seasonal goods, baked treats and handmade products. Free.
Fish For Fun: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. For ages 17 and under. Monthly educational fishing program covering basic fishing skills, native fish species, catch-and-release practices and habitat protection. Participants can apply what they learn by fishing at Washington Township Park’s pond.
Made@ Plainfield Boo Bash: 6-8pm. Made@Plainfield (1610 Reeves Rd, Plainfield). A family friendly Halloween open house featuring trick-or-treating, games, crafts, book giveaways, educational demonstrations and local businesses and community organizations. Free.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
Thursday | Oct 29
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 4:30-5pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 5-5:30pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers TIGERS: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 5-8. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Creepy Carrots: a STEM Story Adventure: 6-7pm. For school age children.
Pumpkins & Popcorn: Corpse Bride: 6-7:15pm. For grades 6-12. Paint pumpkins while watching the Corpse Bride. Light refreshments provided.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Sunshine Studio Crafts: 10-10:45am. For preschool ages.
Haunted Dolls and Cursed Objects: 6:30-7:30pm. For all ages. A presentation exploring haunted and cursed objects, demonic possession and infestation, with famous examples including Annabelle, Robert the Doll and the Dybbuk Box. The program concludes with a Q&A session.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies-preschoolers. Interactive storytime encourages building, play, and early literacy skill.
Teens Craft: Wire Spiders: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Trick-or-Treat on Simmons Street: 5-7pm. For all ages. Dress up and come trick or treat at the library.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.
Keychain Critters: 4-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. For ages 5+. Make a paracord or beaded animal keychain to take home. $2.
Archery For Beginners: Halloween Edition: 5:30-7pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. A beginner archery program led by level-one instructors at Washington Township Park’s archery range. Equipment and Halloween-themed targets are provided.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
Friday | Oct 30
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For babies. [FULL]
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. For babies, toddlers, preschoolers. Stories, music and movement.
Magic the Gathering Tournament: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $14.99/child (parent plays free).
Trick or Treat at Town Hall: 10am-12pm. Avon Town Hall. A sensory-friendly daytime trick-or-treat event at Avon Town Hall featuring treats from town departments in a quiet, well-lit environment with minimal music. Free.
Critter Feeding: 2-3pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. For all ages. An animal program featuring the park’s ambassador animals during feeding time, with a look at their diets and feeding habits. Free, no registration required.
Spooky Story Night at the Avon Outdoor Learning Center: 6-9pm. Avon Outdoor Learning Center (7237 E US Highway 36 behind Maple Elementary, Avon). An evening of spooky stories and skits performed by AMS North students in the OLC amphitheater, with an opportunity to explore the OLC after dark. Free.
Live Bats Presentation with Wild Birds Unlimited: 6-8pm. Washington Township Park, Avon. A presentation by Dr. Tim Carter of Ball State University about bats, including the endangered Indiana bat, with an opportunity to meet two live native bats. The program concludes with a guided night hike through Washington Township Park. Registration is encouraged. Free.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
Movies in the Park: The Addams Family: 6:30pm. Arbuckle Acres Park. An outdoor screening of The Addams Family (1991) featuring free popcorn and a costume contest before the movie. Free.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: In Concert: 7pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. This concert features Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ score. Get tickets.
Halloween Night Hike: 7-8pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. For ages 10+. A spooky guided night hike through McCloud Nature Park exploring nighttime wildlife and the park’s history. Advance registration is required.
Murder Behind the Mask: 7-11:30pm. Lizton Lodge, Lizton. For ages 16+. An exclusive Halloween party at a private estate takes a deadly turn. Masks, secrets, suspects, and one murder. Get tickets.
Hendricks Symphony Presents: Hail Brittania: 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Blanton Woods Night Hike: 8-9:30pm. Blanton Woods, Danville. A guided nighttime hike through Blanton Woods featuring glow sticks, mini flashlights and the chance to find Halloween candy along the trail. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flashlight or lantern. $5.
Saturday | Oct 31
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories and Stations: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-5.
McCloud Prairie Maze: 7am-9pm. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park featuring a bald eagle design. The maze is open daily from Sept. 5–Oct. 31, from dawn to dusk. Free.
Dia De Los Muertos: 9am-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. Family friendly Día de los Muertos celebration in the marigold field featuring Hispanic food trucks, face painting, festive decorations and fall activities. $14/person, ages 2 and under free.
Pittsboro Rotary Street Fair: 10am-6pm. Downtown Pittsboro. A free downtown community fair featuring more than 100 artisans, shops, nonprofits, food vendors, live music, family activities, and the annual Trike Race from noon to 3 p.m. The event is held rain or shine. Free.
Spooky Splash Bash: 1-3pm. Indoor Splash Island at Plainfield Parks & Recreation. A Halloween event featuring themed games, activities, music, prizes, a photo station, gift bags and a screening of Halloweentown. Admission to the recreation and aquatic center includes entry to the event.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: In Concert: 2pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. This concert features Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ score. Get tickets.
Kids Boo Fest: 6-8pm. Pittsboro Town Hall. Family friendly event hosted by Phi Beta Psi Sorority featuring candy, cookies, drinks and hot dogs. Free.
Hallowed Eve Tea Gathering: 6:30-8pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. A Halloween-themed afternoon tea featuring savory sandwiches, scones, seasonal desserts and a selection of three teas and tisanes. Gluten-free menu available by request; $35 per guest plus tax and ticketing fees. Get tickets.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9:30pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
Sunday | Nov 1
Card Show at the Eyrie: 10am-3pm. The Eyrie Event Space, Plainfield. Card and collectibles show featuring local vendors buying, selling and trading sports cards, trading cards and other collectibles. Free.
Halloweekend: 12pm-6pm. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville. A fall festival featuring candy giveaways, a children’s costume contest, a family pumpkin carving contest and the final opportunity to enjoy fall activities and pick a jack-o’-lantern pumpkin. $15/person (kids 2 and under are free).
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: In Concert: 2pm. Hilbert Circle Theater, Indianapolis. This concert features Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ score. Get tickets.
Hendricks Symphony Presents: Hail Brittania: 3pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Indiana Lyons vs Windy City Inferno: 4pm. Bosstick Gym, Danville. Family friendly minor league basketball game. Tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6–12, seniors 55+, active military, veterans and first responders; children 5 and under are free.
Harvest Nights presented by Everwise Credit Union: 6:30-9pm. Newfields - A Place for Nature & The Arts, Indianapolis. Family friendly, spooky (not scary) journey through tens of thousands of pumpkins, lights, decor and more. Get tickets.
